Celebrating 10 Years
My Cup Runneth Over: The Complete Piano Works of R. Nathaniel Dett
2025-2026 celebrates the 10th anniversary of the release of Clipper’s groundbreaking album of music by R. Nathaniel Dett, a phenomenal African descent composer.
Chosen as a Critic’s Choice by Gramophone UK and reviewed by prestigious publications all over the world, My Cup Runneth Over continues to enjoy acclaim and airtime on radio, streaming, and CD.
Please read my story of connecting with this amazing music, and be sure to listen by visiting my Commercial Recordings page.
Clipper Erickson, Pianist
Soul, Passion, Color, and Spirituality
Throughout his long career, Clipper has sought to uplift the music of under-represented voices in classical music, both old and new, alongside the great works of the past. His artistry continues to receive international critical accaim through recordings and performances in major concert halls.
As a musical explorer and educator, he shares his insight and love through commentary along with performance.
Clipper Erickson, Pianist
Clipper Erickson has two callings: to connect people with their humanity through the spiritual power of music, and to share wonderful, less-performed music with audiences worldwide. His artistry continues to win international critical acclaim through recordings and performances as soloist in major concert halls. As a committed educator, he delights his audiences by combining his art with illuminating commentary and conversation.
Music for the Soul is a concert series that features under-appreciated works of composers of color and women, combining them with great masterpieces of the past. It was born during the chaotic beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the world needed the bonding of the human community that music provides more than ever.
Now presented in a hybrid format both in-person and through livestream, Music for the Soul provides an interactive format that allows listeners to dive deeper into these extraordinary works and enjoy a transformative experience.
Music for the Soul
In 2020, Clipper Erickson conceived a way to continue his mission of presenting the works of under-represented composers in the COVID-19 world by launching a new concert series: Music for the Soul. Each program links works by composers of color and women with great masterpieces of the past, and allows audiences the opportunity to experience these works in a hybrid format. Erickson also invites viewers to engage directly with the performers, allowing them an opportunity to delve deeper into the works they hear.